Now in Private Beta on iOS

Make plans
without
the group
chat.

PLNS is built for the friends you actually want to see. Post what you're doing, see who's free, and turn everyday moments like a park run, a coffee, a yoga class, a happy hour, or a play date into real plans without the group chat chaos.

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Available on iOS  ·  plns.app

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Chris R. ···
Friday Happy Hour
Let's wrap up the week with a happy hour at Savage Ale. Feel free to stop by anytime.
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Fri, May 15 · 5:00 PM
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Savage Craft Ale Works
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Jake M.
@jakemiller · 4:48 PM
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At home working today but planning to hit up the neighborhood pool later — come join for a drink and a swim!

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📢 Update · 30 min. ago
Heading to the pool now!
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Sarah K.
@sarahk · 2:15 PM
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Taking baby Lucy to the playground — anyone is welcome to join!

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Built to close the gap between intent and actually showing up. For the friends who make life worth it, and a community worth being part of.

The Problem

Most plans fade
before anyone says yes.

The intent is there. The friction is in starting the ask, reading the room, and keeping momentum alive.

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The ask feels too big
A casual hang should not require becoming the organizer of the day.
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Interest is hard to read
Maybes, reactions, and silence all mean different things.
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Small windows close fast
A free hour, a park stop, a quick drink. By the time you text, the moment passes.
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Momentum disappears
Details scatter, energy fades, and the plan never becomes real.
The PLNS Approach
PLNS turns "anyone around?" into a lightweight post —
and lets momentum come to you.

Share what you are already doing. Friends can tap in, show interest, or keep scrolling.

"Thinking about grabbing a drink later."
"Anyone up for a run tomorrow?"
"Taking the kids to the park this afternoon."
"Watching the game at my place."
"In town for the weekend — who's around?"
Everything in the App

Everything you need
to actually get together.

Plans, events, check-ins, messages, and friend location — built for the friends and communities you already want to spend time with.

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Plans Feed
Post what you're thinking about doing. Friends see it, tap interested, or say they're in — no obligation, no awkwardness, no algorithm deciding who gets to see it.
Interested I'm In Comments
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Events
Turn a plan into a full event with RSVPs, location, time, cover photo, and a guest list. Perfect for recurring hangs or bigger gatherings.
Going / Maybe Invite friends Group chat
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Check-ins
Already somewhere? Drop a check-in and let friends join you in real time. A lightweight "I'm here — come find me" for spontaneous meetups.
Location pin Friends join Auto-expires
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Direct Messages
Chat one-on-one or in small groups without leaving the app. Conversations stay connected to the plans and events they belong to.
1-on-1 DMs Group chats Plan threads
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Friend Location
Opt in to share your city with close friends. Know who's nearby before you post — and see which friends are actually in town this weekend.
City-level only Fully opt-in Friends only
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Privacy Controls
Every post is yours to control. Share with your whole circle, a tighter group, or just yourself. You decide who sees what — no surprises.
Public Friends only Private
How It Works

From opening
to plan.

Five lightweight steps: post, nudge, read interest, make it official, or let it fade.

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Post what you're doing
Share the thing you were probably going to do anyway. Add details when you have them.
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Reach the right people
Post to friends, then nudge the few people most likely to care.
3
See who has room
Friends tap interested, say they're in, or comment.
4
Make it official
When it has traction, convert the post into an event.
5
Let the rest fade
Plans that don't take off expire quietly.
Share a plan
📍 Elm Park
🕐 Today
👥 Friends only
Nudge friends
Playground Meetup
Elm Park · Today after naps · Friends only
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Sam K. Nearby
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Taylor R. Parent crew
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Chris M. Free today
A soft heads-up for the people most likely to join.
Who's interested
Sam K. I'm In
Taylor R. Interested
Chris M. I'm In
Jordan L. Interested
Quietly expires
⏱ Expires tonight
Coffee before errands?
No one joined yet · Visible to friends until 8 PM
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Shared without putting anyone on the spot
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If it catches on, make it official
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If not, it disappears quietly
Converted to event
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Playground Meetup
📍 Elm Park  ·  Today, 3:30 PM
Organized by Alyssa G.
3 families in · 6 interested
Everyday Moments

Built for the plans
real life creates.

Loose ideas, parent meetups, repeat hangs, quick outings, and weekend events.

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"Grabbing a drink after work"
Post on your way out. Whoever is free can jump in.
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"Morning run tomorrow?"
Your running friends can tap in. Everyone else can scroll past.
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"Park with the kids this afternoon"
Nearby families can join fast. No separate thread required.
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"Watching the game at my place"
Watch interest build, then make it official.
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"In town for the weekend"
Let everyone know you're around without texting one by one.
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"Anyone up for something tonight?"
An open signal to your circle, without putting one person on the hook.
The Shift

From chasing replies
to visible intent.

Before PLNS
"Should I text everyone?"
  • Who should I text?
  • Who is actually free?
  • Who needs a follow-up?
  • Where did the details go?
  • Did the moment already pass?
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With PLNS
"I posted it. People are in."
  • One post to your circle
  • Clear interest signals
  • Nudges for the right people
  • Context stays with the plan
  • Events when momentum is real
What Makes PLNS Different

Not a social network.
A planning app for real life.

No follower counts. No viral content. No strangers. Just the friends and communities you want to get together with — and the tools to actually make it happen.

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Friendship-first, not follower-first
No follower counts, no viral feed, no strangers. PLNS is about the friends you want to see at the park, the yoga class, or the bar on Friday — people you already know and want to see more of.
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Interest before commitment
Friends tap "Interested" or "I'm In" without being locked in. Soft signals accumulate so you know who wants to come before you commit to hosting.
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Built for today and this week
The feed shows what can still happen — plans expire automatically so stale posts never pile up, and check-ins surface what's happening right now.
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Plan → Event in one tap
When a plan gets traction, convert it into a full event with RSVPs, location, time, and a group chat. No starting over, no re-explaining — momentum carries forward.
From Early Beta Users

Real people. Real plans.

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I posted that I was grabbing coffee Saturday morning and two friends showed up. I never would have texted them individually — it felt too random. PLNS made it effortless.

Sarah M.
Beta user · Chicago, IL
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The check-in feature is underrated. I dropped a pin at the park with my kids and three other families showed up within 20 minutes. It just works in a way texts don't.

Marcus T.
Beta user · Austin, TX
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We use it for every weekend now. Someone posts Friday afternoon with a loose idea, we all tap in, and by Saturday it's a real plan. No 47-message group thread required.

Jamie R.
Beta user · Nashville, TN

Spend more time
with your people.

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